BRUSSELS, 7th February, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission has released new guidelines to ensure that professional journalism is recognised and protected across the world’s largest digital platforms. These guidelines will help Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) – as defined by the Digital Services Act – and media service providers implement the relevant provisions of […]
SHARJAH, 30th January, 2026 (WAM) — Two-time World Press Photo winner Ilvy Njiokiktjien delivered a compelling masterclass at the Xposure International Photography Festival, exploring the power and risks of long-form narrative storytelling through her 18-year project documenting South Africa’s first post-apartheid generation. Her series, Born Free – Mandela’s Generation of Hope, is on display at […]
ABU DHABI, 18th January, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned of the possibility of fog formation and reduced horizontal visibility, which may drop significantly at times, over some internal and coastal areas from 1:00am until 10:00am on Monday, 19 January 2026. The NCM urged motorists to exercise caution while driving […]
ABU DHABI, 18th January, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution appointing Mariam Mohamed AlMusharrekh as Director-General of Government Talent at the Department of Government Enablement. This content was originally posted at Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the Source link . Always refer to the original source for updates and more […]
ABU DHABI, 2nd January, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather advisory warning of potential fog formation across various internal and coastal regions of the country starting tonight. According to the NCM, horizontal visibility is expected to deteriorate significantly, with levels potentially dropping further at certain intervals. The alert […]
DUBAI, 1st January, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Government has issued a federal decree law concerning the Capital Market Authority and a federal decree law concerning the Regulation of Capital Markets, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to modernise the legislative and regulatory framework governing the financial sector and enhance its stability, efficiency, and […]
DUBAI, 1st January, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree Law promulgating the Civil Transactions Law, with the aim of establishing a comprehensive and integrated legal framework. The new law represents a pivotal legislative milestone and a qualitative shift in regulating civil transactions in the UAE, based on a balanced and […]
ABU DHABI, 31st December, 2025 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Government has enacted comprehensive human resources legislation to modernise its employment framework, positioning the government as an employer of choice for high-performing professionals, and embedding meritocracy across its workforce of more than 25,000. The law takes effect on 1st January 2026. The 2026 Human Resources Law […]
ABU DHABI, 30th December, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree Law on Higher Education and Scientific Research, aimed at establishing a comprehensive federal legislative framework. The Federal Decree Law aims to regulate the higher education and scientific research sector, strengthen governance and effective management of higher education institutions and technical […]
DUBAI, 29th December, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree Law on the Governance of the National Educational Curriculum, establishing for the first time a comprehensive legislative framework regulating the design, approval, implementation, and review of the national educational curriculum. The Decree Law establishes an integrated governance system that clearly defines […]
ABU DHABI, 20th December, 2025 (WAM) — In line with its ongoing efforts to improve the quality of veterinary services and strengthen the biosecurity system, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has issued a resolution regulating veterinary medical practices in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The resolution aims to ensure animal health […]
DUBAI, 18th December, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law regulating industrial and medical uses of industrial hemp, establishing a new economic sector and paving the way for a promising market aligned with international best practices to support sustainable economic development, enabling its use in several industries including: textiles, construction and […]
